"Many Linux distributions have taken the path of easy GUI-based installation, in order to appeal to a broader mix of users. But not Arch Linux, which emphasises simplicity of technical complexity over general usability. Richard Hillesley explains."

I actually did lol at that. It's true, most archers prefer minimalist window managers as opposed to full desktop environments. Personally, I'm part of the latter. I'm a Gnome person. Always have been, always will be. I use Gnome 3 on my desktop and I'm testing the Mate Desktop Environment (the new Gnome 2 fork) on my laptop. Like I said, everyone's different. To each their own. It's one of the best things about Linux: choice.